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Rick BENNETT Obituary

BENNETT Rick Rick Bennett, 57, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 10, 2010, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1952 in Toledo, OH, the son of Ray and Hazel (Mock) Bennett, and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1970. He also served in the Army National Guard and moved to Muncie in 1977. Rick was a successful Sales manager and was an award winning salesman for Bowling Promotions. He was a member of the Elks Country Club, Delaware Country Club, and Amvets. Rick was a very generous person to family, friends, and anyone (he would give you the shirt off of his back). He donated generously to the Muncie Mission, along with several other charitable organizations, and enjoyed golfing, his grandchildren, and spending time with his pals. Surviving are two daughters, Mindy Duckworth (husband-Jason), Simpsonville, SC and Leasa Bennett (companion-David Irving), Muncie; their mother, Karen Durbin, Chattanooga, TN; five grandchildren, Macee McKinley, Daleville, Morgan McKinley, Muncie, David and Sydney Duckworth, Simpsonville, SC, and Jackson Bennett, Muncie; two sisters, Charlene Hill, Maumee, OH, and Carol Donovan (husband-Jerry), Winder, GA; two brothers, Donald Bennett (wife-Sharon), Chandler, AZ, and James Bennett (wife-Diane), Perrysburg, OH, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Darlene Shively. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010 in The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday or one hour prior to services on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the Muncie Mission, 1725 S. Liberty St., Muncie, IN 47302. Online condolences may be directed to the family at: www.meeksmortuary.com

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 13, 2010.

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Kathy Denman

April 19, 2010

I remember Hazel packing up all the kids and we would all take little vacations together. We were always all together, often at Grandma's house. Even though Rick and Carol were the youngest, they were still always around with us. Rick was always a happy, go-lucky guy. I have many good memories of Rick and how our families were so intertwined when we were younger. I offer my sincerest condolences. I feel your loss.
Love, Kathy Denman

Bob & Chris Shively

April 13, 2010

We would like to send our deepest sympathies to the entire Bennett
family. We are still in deep shock and will miss Rick greatly.
He was a wonderful brother in law and a great friend to all.
We will miss him, but will not forget all the wonderfull memories.
All our best to Mindy and Leasa, our thoughts will be with you.
Love Uncle Bob and Chris Shively Apache Jct., Az

Kay Gray

April 13, 2010

We'll miss you Uncle Rick...Thank you for the many laughs and the wonderful memories..
Love you,
Kay & Family

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